Monthly Archives: April 2019
Japanese Emperor Akihito Abdicates Throne
For the first time in over 200 years, a Japanese emperor has abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne.
US Army Veteran Converted To Islam Planned Domestic Terror Attacks In California
A U.S. Army veteran, Mark Steven Domingo, has been arrested for an attempted domestic terrorist attack in “multiple” Los Angeles locations in “retribution” for the mosque mass shooting in New Zealand last month, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
China, UAE sign a massive, $3.4 billion deal
China and the United Arab Emirates are expanding trade and investment ties through new deals worth $3.4 billion.
Spain election: Socialists win; far-right party to debut in Parliament
The ruling socialist party of Spain won the most seats in the country's parliament by far. It does however need the support of smaller parties in order to stay in power.
Critical flaw lets attackers steal private keys from Qualcomm chips
Qualcomm says they have deployed patches for this bug (CVE-2018-11976) earlier this month
Alleged Russian Spy Maria Butina: ‘I Destroyed My Own Life’
The prison term was what the Justice Department requested for Butina, though she’ll spend closer to nine months behind bars thanks to time already served in jail.
Putin meets with Kim: Hopes to help resolve nuclear standoff
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin met Thursday with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying the summit should help...
Reports: Abused workers start riots in Qatar
The workers took to the streets, calling out oppressive government policies, overdue wages and inhuman working conditions.
Price of oil goes above $65 on fears about Iran sanctions
US oil prices went above $65 per barrel on Monday for the first time since October last year after the White House pledged to deepen its crackdown on Iran.
Sri Lanka bombings: Death toll reaches 290
So far, police have arrested 24 people in connection with the attacks; the worst violence the South Asian island has seen since its civil war ended 10 years ago.
